WHO MAY APPLY:

All qualified United States Citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:

Unlock secrets in deep oceans, track rapidly moving storms, operate state-of-the-art environmental satellites, chart the Nation's waterways, formulate models to forecast climate trends, protect and preserve our living marine resources...it's all in a day's work at the NOAA! Join a dedicated workforce committed to a vital mission: safeguarding the public, protecting natural resources, strengthening the economy. A career that makes a world of difference!

As a condition of employment your position will be a Mixed Tour. Mixed Tour is a combination of full time, part time and intermittent work schedules which allows the best utilization of resources based on the requirements of the organization. You will be required to sign a mixed tour agreement.

Once selected, you may be sent to any vessel nationwide. There is no guarantee that you will be assigned to any particular vessel or geographic location, however, your duty location will be determined by your home of record or ship's home port. Current duty locations are Norfolk, VA; Charleston, SC; Woods Hole, MA; Pascagoula, MS; Newport,OR; Kodiak, AK; Ketchikan, AK; Honolulu, HI; San Diego, CA; Davisville, RI.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be considered as vacancies occur.

One Year Trial period may be required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.

Applicant must have a valid USGC License with proper endorsement.

Applicant must meet physical requirements prior to appointment.

Applicant must pass drug testing prior to appointment.

Applicant must be able to obtain and hold a US Passport.

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).

DUTIES:

*Perform engineering systems maintenance and repair work.*Have overall responsibility for engineering systems that may be assigned to him/her.*Keep required records, logs, and reports. Stands engine room watches at sea or in port as required. As engineer-in-charge directs the activities of assigned engineering watch personnel.*Stand security watch and/or quarterdeck watch.*Assist in ship fueling operations.*Perform other mission-related duties as assigned including duties related to safety of the vessel and personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the NOAA Wage Marine Qualifications Handbook.

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

You may substitute Education for Experience:

Successful completion of full-time study in related subjects at a vocational school above the high school level may be substituted on the basis of one month from each month of experience for a maximum of one year.

To be determined qualified for this position: Applicants must have one year of experience as an Oiler and/or Engine Utilityman Experience must have provided the applicant with a good understanding of auxiliary equipment operation and repair. Experience does not necessarily have to have been gained aboard ship but should show competence in those types of equipment with which he/she will normally work aboard ship. Examples of specialized experience are those which performs engineering systems maintenance and repair work or stands engine room watches at sea or in port as required.

Applicant must possess a current valid USCG Merchant Mariners Credential or Document endorsed with the Unlicensed Junior Engineer or Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) - any Unlicensed Rating in the engine department.

NOTE: Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. To preview questions please click here.

BENEFITS:

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact: Jonathan Ford, Human Resources Specialist at jonathan.ford@noaa.gov or 816-426-3044.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact: Jonathan Ford, Human Resources Assistant at 816-426-7838.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Your application may be considered INCOMPLETE if you do not submit all applicable required documents, which may exclude you from consideration. The documentation required for this vacancy is listed below.

This position does not require proof of higher education; if you are using education to substitue for specialized experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript.

**REQUIRED Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment, the number of hours worked per week, your salary, and grade of any federal position/s held. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).

** REQUIRED A copy of current United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariners Document (MMD)or Credential endorsed with Unlicensed Junior Engineer or Qualified member of the Engineer Department (QMED)- any unlicensed Rating in the Engine Department. Applicants must include all applicable USCG licenses. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration. Include the page showing your endorsement and the page showing the expiration date.

**REQUIRED For VeteransPreference you MUST submit a copy of your DD 214 (Member 4 Copy) Certificate of Release or Discharge (must reflect type of discharge received). If you are claiming veterans preference based on a disability, you MUST also submit documentation from the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying your service connected disability and a SF-15, Application for 10 point veterans preference.

**REQUIREDTRANSCRIPTS (for Individual Occupational Requirements and/or Substitution of Education for specialized experience): Applicants MUST submit copies of their college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable, however, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov and clicking on “Track Your Online Application.” The four points of notification are:1. Application Received or Application Incomplete2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and4. Selected or Not Selected.By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).